Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $$f ( x ) = - 5 x + 1 ; \quad f ( - 3 )$$

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
- $$f ( x ) = - 5 x + 1 ; \quad f ( - 3 )$$

A) 16
B) 12
C) $- 4$
D) 14